APPLAUD: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for APPLAUD?

Need another word that means the same as “applaud”? Find 26 synonyms and 30 related words for “applaud” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Applaud” are: acclaim, clap, spat, cheer, whistle, give a standing ovation to, put one's hands together, praise, commend, salute, extol, laud, admire, welcome, celebrate, express admiration for, express approval of, look on with favour, favour, approve of, sing the praises of, pay tribute to, speak highly of, take one's hat off to, pay homage to, express respect for

Applaud as a Verb

Definitions of "Applaud" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “applaud” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval.
• Show approval or praise by clapping.
• Express approval of.
• Show strong approval of (a person or action); praise.

Synonyms of "Applaud" as a verb (26 Words)

acclaim	Clap one’s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval. The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success.
admire	Feel admiration for. I admire your courage.
approve of	Give sanction to.
celebrate	Have a celebration. The programme celebrates its 40th birthday this year.
cheer	Cause somebody to feel happier or more cheerful. They cheered his emotional speech.
clap	Clap one s hands together. Agnes clapped her hands in glee.
commend	Present as suitable for approval or acceptance recommend. I commend my children to you.
express admiration for	Indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
express approval of	Send by rapid transport or special messenger service.
express respect for	Obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action.
extol	Praise enthusiastically. He extolled the virtues of the Russian peoples.
favour	Work to the advantage of. He favours his sore leg.
give a standing ovation to	Transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody.
laud	Praise, glorify, or honor. The obituary lauded him as a great statesman and soldier.
look on with favour	Accord in appearance with.
pay homage to	Convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow.
pay tribute to	Convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow.
praise	Express warm approval or admiration of. The parents praised their children for their academic performance.
put one's hands together	Formulate in a particular style or language.
salute	Make a formal salute to. He saluted her with a smile.
sing the praises of	To make melodious sounds.
spat	Clap one’s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval. Bullets were spatting the leaves.
speak highly of	Express in speech.
take one's hat off to	Be a student of a certain subject.
welcome	Bid welcome to greet upon arrival. I welcome your proposals.
whistle	Blow a whistle especially as a signal. The bullets whistled past him.

Usage Examples of "Applaud" as a verb

• His speech was loudly applauded.
• I applaud your efforts.
• The crowd whistled and applauded.
• Jill applauded the decision.

Associations of "Applaud" (30 Words)

acclaim	Enthusiastic and public praise. The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success.
acclamation	Enthusiastic approval. The tackle brought the supporters to their feet in acclamation.
admire	Look at (something impressive or attractive) with pleasure. I admire your courage.
applause	A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together. They gave him a round of applause.
bravo	Applaud with shouts of bravo or brava. Bravos rang out.
clap	Clap one s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval. Agnes clapped her hands in glee.
clapping	A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together.
commend	Present as suitable for approval or acceptance recommend. I commend my children to you.
commendable	Deserving praise. He showed commendable restraint.
compliment	An act or circumstance that implies praise or respect. My compliments on your cooking.
congratulate	Pride or congratulate oneself for an achievement. She congratulated herself on her powers of deduction.
creditable	Worthy of often limited commendation. A very creditable 2 4 defeat.
eclat	Ceremonial elegance and splendor. They gave him more eclat than he really deserved.
encomium	A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
enthusiastically	In a way that shows intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. The audience applauded enthusiastically.
eulogize	Praise formally and eloquently. He was eulogized as a rock star.
eulogy	A formal expression of praise. A eulogy to the Queen Mother.
extol	Praise, glorify, or honor. Extol the virtues of one s children.
flatter	Cause (someone) to feel honoured and pleased. She was flattering him in order to avoid doing what he wanted.
kudos	An expression of approval and commendation. She was looking for kudos rather than profit.
laud	Praise (a person or their achievements) highly. All glory laud and honour to Thee Redeemer King.
laudable	(of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation. Laudable motives of improving housing conditions.
ovation	A sustained and enthusiastic show of appreciation from an audience, especially by means of applause. The performance received a thundering ovation.
panegyric	A public speech or published text in praise of someone or something. A panegyric on the pleasures of malt whisky.
plaudit	Enthusiastic approval. The plaudits for the winner died down.
praise	Express approval of. They sang a hymn of praise to God.
praiseworthy	Worthy of high praise. A significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence.
praising	Full of or giving praise.
thunderous	Very loud. Thunderous applause.
uproarious	Uncontrollably noisy. Uproarious humour.